I may be one of the only people who view your terrific site interested in the NCAA fate of the LSU Tigers. I think they are a very underrated team this year (although I admit I am very biased).

My question is: If LSU wins the SEC tornament (even I'll admit that is unlikely since Tyrus Thomas won't be playing), what chance do they have to rise to a 2 seed? Personally, I think their tough out of conference schedule and those close losses to good teams weighs in their favor. Plus, they do have good wins over WVU, Tennessee, Arkansas twice and Kentucky. Which teams do you think are most vulnerable to be replaced by LSU as a 2 seed?

Cinci and Kentucky do look pretty even (both similar RPI's and records, and both 5-5 last 10). What hurts Cinci is their recent losses to fellow Big East bubble teams (Syracuse, @ Hall). Kentucky recent big win @ Tennessee also looks better then Cinci's home win to WVU. Kentucky also has a much better road and neutral record then Cinci. You would have a case though if Kentucky dropped its game with Mississippi tonight.

If LSU were to win the SEC tourney they would have a good shot at getting a #2 seed. If any of the 2 seeds have an early exit from their conference tourneys then LSU could jump ahead. The only problem is that the SEC championship game is so late in the day on Sunday that the outcome of that game might not matter for their seed.

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